About Us
Our History
Since 1949 the Oregon Association of Student Councils has helped thousands of student leaders. Chances are, they helped you step out of your comfort zone or taught you a leadership skill you continue to use today. Founded with the purpose of leadership development, OASC helps students to improve their lives while learning to lead others through service, involvement, and action.
Governance
A 21 member board governs the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC). Ten of the board members are secondary school teachers/advisers, administrators and/or alumni who are involved in activities. The Student Executive Council (SEC) comprises the other eleven board members: one State President, two At-Large Representatives, seven Regional Representatives and one appointed mid-level representatives. Our constitution was ratified in 1949 and last updated in January 2023.
Adult Executive Board
Keelie Daquilanto, Alumni - Board Chair
Kelsey Bowers, Metro East Representative
Scott Thomas, Metro West Representative
Corey Hedger, Northwest Representative
Vacant, Midwest Representative
Nic Kemper, Southern Representative
Vacant, Central Representative
Dave Rohrman, Eastern Representative
Loune Smith, Alumni Representative
Brittany Cornett, Alumni Representative
Liberty Pertiwi, Alumni Representative
Malory Turner, At-Large Representative
Krista Duffy, At-Large Representative
Student Executive Council (SEC)
B Genduso, State President
Annie Westover, At-Large Representative
Caylie Grande, At-Large Representative
Gracie Carter, Metro East Representative
Emma Garcia, Metro West Representative
Charlie Leader, Northwest Representative
Taylor Goodart, Midwest Representative
Lilly Klumpp, Southern Representative
Rihanna Gonzalez, Central Representative
Grace Winebarger, Eastern Representative
Kanak Patel, Mid-Level Representative
Executive Director, Cameron Broome
Broome is an esteemed educator dedicated to fostering excellence in leadership and business education in Oregon. As an educator and working professional, he has developed many tools over his career that have proven to be instrumental in how he shapes the young minds of student leaders. Broome’s commitment to student leadership extends beyond the classroom. He has been a pivotal figure in the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC) for 15 years, contributing in various capacities that highlight his dedication to youth development. His intimate knowledge of the organization’s programs, vision and mission, and partnerships make him an an invaluable asset to OASC.
Equity and Inclusion
In the summer of 2020, OASC convened a committee led by advisers, students, and alumni of color charged with advising the labor of the Executive Director and Board in making this association more equitable and inclusive. They have since crafted an action plan for our organization with short-term and long-term recommended strategies and action steps to address areas within OASC identified as needing improvement — with the agency to address any other areas the committee determines. OASC staff and board will support and empower this committee.
The ongoing goals of the Equity & Inclusion Committee are to:
expand diversity, equity, and inclusion, and anti-racism trainings and programming at OASC conferences, workshops and camps;
advocate for OASC curriculum, programming and policies to be culturally informed by the BIPOC experience;
ensure equitable access to programming and events for students or advisers of color and other underrepresented groups;
help OASC support school districts in improving the racial diversity among Oregon educators, leadership advisers, and leadership within the education system, and; advise OASC in diversifying their leadership to have voices at the table more representative of the lived experiences of Oregon students, educators, and communities as a whole.
Committee Members: Kelsey Bowers (Facilitator), Miles Palacios (ex-officio), Emma Dozier (Alumni), Ali Herrera (Alumni), Jessica Shanyfelt (Educator), Ji Reichle (Alumni), Kennedy Phillips (Student), Raymond Seng (SEC), Brittany Cornett (OASC Alumni Committee Chair)
Become an OASC Member School
Since 1949 the Oregon Association of Student Councils has helped thousands of student leaders. Founded with the purpose of leadership development, OASC helps students to improve their lives while learning to lead others through service, involvement, and action. Your membership fee of $150 for MS and $225 for HS a year includes:
Awards & Recognition Student Council Recognition Program for MS & HS. Adviser of the year awards too!
Professional Development Advisers can earn PDUs and grad credits by attending Conferences and Trainings.
Reduced Rates Member schools receive significantly reduced rates to OASC Events.
Summer Leadership Camp and year-round conferences for MS and HS students.
Network Private forum for advisers to problem solve, share ideas and collaborate.
Member Regions
Metro-West Region: Multnomah County (West of the Willamette River), Clackamas County (West of the Willamette River), Washington County
Metro-East Region: Multnomah County (East of the Willamette River), Clackamas County (East of the Willamette River)
Northwest Region: Clatsop County, Columbia County, Tillamook County, Yamhill County
Eastern Region: Baker County, Gilliam County, Grant County, Harney County, Malheur County, Morrow County, Umatilla County, Wallowa County, Wheeler County, Union County
Southern Region: Coos County, Curry County, Douglas County, Jackson County, Josephine County, Klamath County, Lake County
Midwest Region: Benton County, Lane County, Linn County, Marion County, Lincoln County, Polk County
Central Region: Crook County, Deschutes County, Hood River County, Jefferson County, Sherman County, Wasco County
Sponsors & Partners
Exhibitor participation is an opportunity for student groups and exhibiting programs or products to connect and network.
Students and advisors attending an OASC conference are enthusiastically searching for programs and products that can be used in their efforts to promote school spirit, community service, citizenship and leadership development. Additionally, these students are truly the top achievers on their campuses and are interested in programs and opportunities beyond their role as high school student leaders.
OASC Alumni
We are incredibly grateful for our alumni who continue to give back year-after-year. Without them, almost anything we do would be impossible. See our Facebook and Instagram for upcoming opportunities and events.
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